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P&D Department Organized E-Khuli Kachhari To Redress Public Grievances

On the special instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organized an “e-Khali Kachhari” today.
The e-Khali Kachhari was attended by the Secretary of the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Adeel Shah and other officers.
The session was well attended by the public. The questions of all the participants were answered and the complaints were heard online on the spot. Necessary instructions were also issued to the concerned officers for the immediate redressal of the complaints.
The Secretary Planning and Development highlighted the welfare initiatives of the department. He appreciated the suggestions received from the public and said that they will be considered and included in the policy formulation and concrete steps will be taken in this regard.

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Imran July 7, 2026 0
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Review Meeting on Projects Assisted by Partners and Donors

On the special instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, meetings are being held to review the projects launched in the Planning and Development Department with the support of partners and donors. Today, a meeting was held in this regard under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department, Mr. Islam Zeb.
The meeting reviewed the projects of agriculture, irrigation, public health and other sectors in detail. The meeting considered the progress made in several other projects including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project, KP SAIF.
On this occasion, the Additional Chief Secretary directed the concerned authorities to speed up the pace of work on the projects and complete them as soon as possible. He said that these projects are of utmost importance for the people and their fruits must reach the people as soon as possible.

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Imran July 9, 2026 0
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Weekly Review Meeting

The weekly review meeting of the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department, Mr. Islam Zeb.
The meeting was attended by representatives of all the relevant sections and attached units.
The meeting reviewed the performance and ongoing activities of each section and attached unit in detail and necessary instructions were issued in this regard.

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Imran July 13, 2026 0
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22nd Meeting of KP Food Safety and Halal Food Authority

On the special instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, the 22nd meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority was held, which was chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Islam Zeb. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Food, Director General Food Safety and Halal Food Authority and officers of the concerned sections. The agenda of the meeting included a review of the implementation of the decisions of the 21st Board Meeting and detailed discussions were held on other issues. The Additional Chief Secretary emphasized that the ongoing steps to ensure food cleanliness, quality and hygiene should be further intensified so that safe and quality food is available to the citizens. The provincial government has taken special steps to improve the quality of food and implement the principles of hygiene and actions in this regard should be continued.

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Imran July 14, 2026 0
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Meeting on Draft KP Water and Sanitation Policies 2026

Upon special direction of the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi a meeting regarding the “Draft KP Water Policy 2026” and “Draft Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanitation Policy 2026” was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Islam Zaib, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The drafting team briefed the Additional Chief Secretary on the progress made so far on both policy drafts.
Speaking on the occasion, the Additional Chief Secretary said that ensuring the supply of safe drinking water and safely managed sanitation is a top priority of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He directed that the policies should clearly address the key challenges being faced. He further emphasized that along with the policy, a practical implementation strategy must also be developed in close consultation with all relevant line departments.
The meeting was attended by relevant secretaries, sections of P&D and members of the drafting team.

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Imran July 15, 2026 0
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Meeting on Donors’ Projects Related to Communication, Construction, and Irrigation

An important meeting was held in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Islam Zeb regarding the ongoing projects of the departments of Communication, Construction and Irrigation with the support of donors and partners.
The objective of the meeting was to take a detailed review of the progress of the ongoing projects being implemented in the province with the support of donors and partners, keeping in mind the public welfare, and to ensure all necessary steps for their timely completion.
In the meeting, the representatives of the projects gave a detailed briefing on the current progress of the ongoing projects and the achievement of the goals.
The Additional Chief Secretary emphasized that the main objective of these projects is to provide the best possible impact to the people. He directed that the timely completion and quality of the projects should be ensured at all costs. In this regard, close coordination and mutual cooperation between the relevant departments, the Planning and Development Department, and donors and partners should be further strengthened.

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Imran July 17, 2026 0
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Training Session on the Procedures of The Complaint Cell

Training session held on the procedures of the Complaints Cell established in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the light of the instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi
A training session was held to sensitize the designated focal persons on the functions, procedures and timely redressal system of the “Complaints Cell” established in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the light of the instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi.
The objective of the meeting was to familiarize the designated focal persons of all the relevant offices and sections with the communication system with the Complaints Cell, the procedure for registering, transferring and resolving complaints within the stipulated time so as to ensure effective and timely redressal of public complaints.
During the training session, the participants were given a detailed briefing on the duties of the Complaints Cell, the procedure for receiving and disposing of complaints, maintenance of records and the mechanism for communication with the concerned departments. On this occasion, the importance of timely resolution of complaints was also emphasized.
At the end of the meeting, all focal persons were directed to further activate communication with the complaints cell in their respective offices and ensure that the complaints received are dealt with within the stipulated time.

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Imran July 17, 2026 0
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PPP Committee Meeting Chaired By CM KP

Public Private Partnership Committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi
In-principle approval to construct Dir Motorway on Public Private Partnership mode
Chief Minister’s instructions to start the process of purchasing land for the construction of the motorway
Also instructions to formulate timelines for the implementation of the project
Also instructions to propose amendments to the Public Private Partnership Framework for the speedy implementation of the projects
Dir Motorway project is a gift for the people of Malakand Division, Sohail Afridi
The construction of the motorway will significantly reduce fuel, time and travel costs, Chief Minister
Dir Motorway will play an important role in the promotion of tourism and strengthening the local economy, Chief Minister
Access to remote tourist areas of Malakand Division will be further improved, Chief Minister
29-kilometer long Dir Motorway will be constructed from Chakdara Interchange to Barun Dir Lower, briefing
Dir Motorway project The estimated cost is Rs 69 billion, the briefing
The meeting also reviewed the progress on Peshawar DI Khan and Swat Motorway Phase II

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Imran July 18, 2026 0
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ADP 2025-26 Annual Review Meetings

On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the review meetings of the Annual Development Program 2025-26 have begun in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, a series of review meetings of the Annual Development Program for the year 2025-26 have been started in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Under this, an important meeting was held today regarding the ongoing projects of the departments of Primary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Endowment, Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Forestry.
The meeting was chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Islam Zeb.
The meeting reviewed the projects of all the above-mentioned sectors in detail. The Monitoring and Evaluation Reports related to the projects were also considered separately and necessary instructions were issued.
At the end of the meeting, it was directed that all ongoing activities be expedited and the set targets be achieved on time. In this regard, the relevant sections of the Planning and Development Department were directed to complete the necessary steps immediately.
The meeting was attended by secretaries of the relevant departments and officers of the Planning and Development Department.

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Imran July 20, 2026 0
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2nd PDWP Meeting Held on 22nd July 2026

The second meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held on the special instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the establishment of a nursing college in Chitral Upper District. The project will cost Rs 500 million. The establishment of a nursing college at the local level will provide quality education, improve medical services and create vast employment opportunities for the youth.
The second meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Mr. Islam Zeb. The meeting was attended by forum members.
The meeting considered the approval and expansion of 8 development projects for the year 2026-27, the total cost of which is more than Rs 5 billion. The aim of these projects is to provide health facilities in remote areas and bring the judicial system to the doorsteps of the people.
The scope of 4 projects in the health sector has been expanded. These include construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the Government Mental and General Hospital in Mansehra and upgradation of Accident and Emergency Unit and ICU in Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. In addition, a trauma center has been added to DHQ Hospital in Lakki Marwat.
The scope of three projects related to law and justice has been expanded. These include a feasibility study for the establishment of judicial complexes in Dargai Malakand, Tal Hangu, Shabqadar Charsadda, Tank and Totalai Buner. In addition, the expansion of judicial lodges in Nathiagali Abbottabad and the construction of additional suites in the judicial lodge in RCG-13 in Peshawar are also included.
The completion of these projects will provide timely medical treatment to the people of the province. Similarly, the improvement of judicial infrastructure will provide cheap and prompt justice to the common citizen and the government’s vision of access to justice will take practical form.

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